Smitsveen, Soest
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on Veenbesstraat in Soest's Smitsveen neighbourhood is a calm retreat from the bustle. With 100 m² of living space and an energy label C, it's a solid, practical home. At €350,000, the asking price is 25% below the neighbourhood average of €466,125, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Soest.
Smitsveen is a lively, densely populated area with around 5,000 residents. The neighbourhood has a mix of families and singles, and about half the homes are owner-occupied. Reviews are split: one resident calls it "Good and quiet", while another says it's "very noisy, often shouting and screaming at the door". Based on two reviews, the overall score is 6.88 out of 10. The municipality Soest manages the area.
For your morning bread, Lidl is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The Daniëlschool primary school is on your doorstep, and Openbare basisschool De Egelantier is a five-minute walk. A park or garden is also just around the corner for a quick breather.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Van Wijk Makelaars and also appears on Funda.
Details of this home
Veenbesstraat 352, Soest
Satisfactory · 2 residents
Neighbourhood is very noisy, often shouting and screaming at the door. The houses are very noisy, especially if you have several children living next to you who are constantly running and flying in and out.
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About Veenbesstraat 352, Soest
The asking price of €350,000 is 25% below the average asking price in Smitsveen (€466,125) and also below the median of €467,000. Given the 100 m² floor area, that works out to €3,500 per m², while the neighbourhood average is €3,774 per m². So it's priced keenly compared to other homes currently on the market.
Smitsveen is a densely populated area with a mix of ages and household types. About half the homes are owner-occupied, and many were built between 1945 and 1970. Resident reviews are mixed: one describes it as 'Good and quiet', while another mentions noise from neighbours. The overall rating is 6.88 out of 10.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a 17-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. The Daniëlschool is just 93 m away, Openbare basisschool De Egelantier is 223 m, and the 3e Van der Huchtschool is 362 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 3.3 km away.
You have a Lidl at 391 m and an Albert Heijn at 401 m, both within a five-minute walk. Another Albert Heijn is at 444 m, and a Hoogvliet is 762 m away. So daily groceries are very convenient.
The home has energy label C, which is average for the neighbourhood (36.8% of homes have label C). This means moderate energy efficiency; heating costs will be reasonable but not as low as with an A or B label.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Smitsveen